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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.94 and 461.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.94 and 461.94 is: 692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 461.94 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/461.94 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 461.94 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 213,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,386.25/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.95

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